> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tokenscan.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tokenscan.app/tokenscan/token-discovery-for-the-trenches.md).

# Token discovery for the trenches

No dashboards, no noise. Just fast, accurate data where you already trade.

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### Why It Exists <a href="#komyfnpattv" id="komyfnpattv"></a>

Meme traders move fast. Traditional dashboards don’t.&#x20;

TokenScan brings speed and simplicity where traders most need it, letting users:

* Pull live token data on demand
* See holder and deployer activity
* Track updates when token info is updated on DexScreener
* Spot trends and connections across tokens instantly
* Set your personal referral links on the quick buy buttons

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See the /ref command for more detail on setting your referral links!
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### Core Strengths

TokenScan was built with traders in mind, and every feature reflects that.

* Fast data retrieval
* Clean, intuitive design
* No setup, no account or external login needed
* Fully Telegram native

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### How It Works <a href="#id-6l1szdn4o0nm" id="id-6l1szdn4o0nm"></a>

TokenScan runs entirely inside Telegram, pulling live data from trusted onchain and market sources the moment you need it.

* Paste a CA (Contract Address) to instantly scan a token
* Use an extensive suite of commands to dig deeper into wallets, market data, deployer activity, and more
* Works in both private DMs and Telegram groups

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### Additional Features

TokenScan also runs several features in the background.

* When a social link is shared (X, TikTok, Instagram, or PolyMarket), TokenScan generates a clean preview.
* Relevant crypto news is dropped directly into the group as it surfaces.
* When a token migrates, the group gets a notification.
* When a token pays for a DexScreener update or a CTO is detected, the group gets an alert.

All of these can be toggled on or off in [**/settings**](/tokenscan/settings.md).

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If a tweet previewed in the group gets deleted on X, TokenScan posts a follow-up notification quoting the original message so the group knows it's been removed.
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